AFP-MO: Mandatory Minimums Have Maximum Negative Impact
Feb 21, 2019

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Americans for Prosperity-Missouri (AFP-MO) commended the House for passing HB 113, which provides judges more latitude when sentencing individuals for minor, non-violent offenses instead of adhering to strict, mandatory minimum sentences. The bill, which was unanimously approved in the Special Committee on Criminal Justice, would help alleviate the state’s rising incarceration […]

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AFP Hosts Right-to-Work Rally with Mark Janus
Feb 21, 2019

SANTA FE, N.M. – Americans for Prosperity-New Mexico (AFP-NM) will host a Right-to-Work Rally at the Capitol tomorrow (Friday, February 22) to promote the benefits of worker freedom and local right-to-work policies. Guest speakers include former union leaders as well as Mark Janus, the plaintiff in the landmark worker freedom U.S. Supreme Court case, Janus v. […]

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Supreme Court Decision Hopefully Leads to Restoration of Civil Liberties
Feb 20, 2019

BISMARCK, ND – Americans for Prosperity-North Dakota (AFP-ND) today commented on the unanimous Supreme Court ruling in Timbs v. Indiana that found the Constitution’s 8th amendment prohibition on excessive fines applies not just to the federal government, but to the states, as well. The ruling could have major ramifications for a practice known as civil asset forfeiture which […]

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AFP Calls on Legislature to Reject Administration Officials’ Overspending Tactics
Feb 20, 2019

FRANKFORT, KY—Americans for Prosperity-Kentucky (AFP-KY) today called on the Kentucky General Assembly to reject House Bill 268, a bill that would borrow another $150 million to fix up the commonwealth’s parks. AFP-KY also rejects Kentucky’s Transportation Secretary’s request to raise the gas tax on hardworking Kentuckians in order to provide a band-aid solution to the […]

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AFP-IL on Pritzker Budget: Keep Illinois Flat
Feb 20, 2019

NAPERVILLE, Ill. – Americans for Prosperity-Illinois (AFP-IL) State Director Andrew Nelms on Wednesday released the following statement following Governor J.B. Pritzker’s budget address: “We agree with Gov. Pritzker that Illinois’ economic outlook is gloomy, but we disagree – strongly – on the solutions we heard on offer. Swapping our constitutionally-protected flat income tax for a […]

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AFP: Supreme Court Issues Unanimous Ruling in Favor of Eighth Amendment Rights
Feb 20, 2019

ARLINGTON, Va. – Americans for Prosperity issued a statement following the U.S. Supreme Court’s unanimous ruling Wednesday that the Constitution’s prohibition on excessive fines applies to state and local governments, potentially limiting their ability to impose overly harsh fines and seize property from individuals who haven’t been charged with a crime. Americans for Prosperity Policy Manager […]

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Pump the Brakes on Gas Tax Increase
Feb 20, 2019

Grassroots group doubles down on gas tax campaign ST. PAUL, MN – Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota announced today it is re-fueling its gas tax campaign and expanding its reach to let more Minnesotans know about the harmful consequences Governor Walz’s $1 billion gas and transportation taxes would have on Minnesota. The digital campaign includes a digital […]

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Timbs v Indiana Supreme Court Decision Hopefully Leads to Restoration of Civil Liberties
Feb 20, 2019

MANCHESTER, NH – Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) today commented on the unanimous Supreme Court ruling in Timbs v. Indiana that found the Constitution’s 8th amendment prohibition on excessive fines applies not just to the federal government, but to the states, as well. The ruling could have major ramifications for a law enforcement practice known as civil asset […]

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Americans for Prosperity-Arizona: Building on Improving the Lives of All Arizonans
Feb 20, 2019

PHOENIX, AZ—Americans for Prosperity-Arizona today announced Stephen Shadegg as its new state director. Stephen will succeed outgoing State Director Andrew Clark. The group is also excited to announce the promotions of Boaz Witbeck to Deputy State Director and Darla Gonzalez to Grassroots Director. “Under Andrew Clark’s leadership, AFP Arizona brought people together to ensure a […]

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